1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1979 Toyota Century
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 94 kg more than 1979 Toyota Century.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 1979 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Explorer | Century |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |
